unanswered
Britishadjective
Explanation
If something is unanswered, it gets no response, even when one is asked for or expected. So that unanswered text message? It hasn't gotten a reply. An unanswered phone call isn't answered but instead just rings and rings endlessly. An unanswered question hovers there without a response, like when your dad asks, "Who's responsible for this mess?" and none of your siblings says a thing. If you write dozens of letters to your favorite Hollywood star but don't get a reply, those are (sadly) unanswered too.
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At 2 hours and 54 minutes, there’s a lot there, and yet still so many questions left unanswered.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026
Despite the promising findings, the researchers caution that several questions remain unanswered.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 26, 2026
Here’s what “You Can See Everything” reveals about Holmes and Evans’ finances, and what it leaves unanswered.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 26, 2026
Despite the new discoveries, several questions remain unanswered.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 24, 2026
He knew she was praying for him and he didn’t want to become one more unanswered prayer.
From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner
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